Product Overview
We created this page to allow one to easily spec out a custom James Tyler Studio Elite instrument using the most commonly requested options. Please use the comment section at the bottom to inquire about anything not listed, or email jon@killerburstguitars.com.
First available in 1987, the Studio Elite embodied the essence of the L.A. studio scene. With contoured and cutaway neck, heel, and body area, plus a deeper cutaway on the treble side, the upper frets are easier to access. The lead/rhythm circuit and mid-boost preamp makes the Studio Elite one of the most versatile guitars around. Choose one of our many finishes for just the right look.
Studio Elite Base Model Spec Comparison:
Studio Elite HD-P: Passive electronics, master volume, 2 tone controls, 5-way switch, choice of Tyler True Single Single Coils and Tyler Humbucker in bridge position.
Studio Elite HD: Pickups as above with addition of Tyler Midboost Preamp and Preamp Bypass Button. Master volume and tone controls.
Studio Elite: The full-monty. Choice of Seymour Duncan Stack or James Tyler Original noise-cancelling single coils, Tyler Humbucker in bridge position, Series/Parallel push buttons or Series/Split/Parallel toggles for each pickup, Lead/Rhythm Switch (instantly switch from any rhythm setting to bridge pickup in series). JTO pickups are only available with top-routed (pickguard) guitars.
James Tyler Pickups
Please see James Tyler Pickup web page for model specs, description and audio clips. Note your pickup selections in the comment section for your order.
SINGLE COILS
SEYMOUR DUNCAN CLASSIC OR HOT STACKS (INCLUDED IN STUDIO ELITE)
SSS CONFIGURATION
- JTS2250 - N/M/B
- JTS3250 - N/M/B
- JTS5250 - N/M/B
- JTS5 STINGRAY - N/M/B
SSH CONFIGURATION
- JTS2500 - N/M
- JTS3500 - N/M
- JTS5500 - N/M
- JTS5 STINGRAY 500 - N/M
BOTH
- JTS2 HOT LAURA - N/M/B
- JTS5 HOT LAURA - N/M/B
HUMBUCKERS
NECK
- RETRO
- STUDEBAKER
- HOT RETRO
BRIDGE (BY OUTPUT)
- RETRO
- STUDEBAKER
- HOT RETRO
- SUPERCHARGED STUDEBAKER
- ANGRY RETRO
- SECRET
- SHARK
- CALIFORNIA SPECIAL
- SUPER
AVAILABLE BLACK OR WHITE IN CHOICE OF STRAIGHT OR SLANT
CHROME OR GOLD COVERS IN STRAIGHT ONLY
JTO PICKUP SET
- JAMES TYLER ORIGINALS FOR USE IN THE STUDIO ELITE MODEL WITH MIDBOOST AND L/R CIRCUIT AND PICKGUARD ONLY. NO REAR ROUT
FINISH OPTIONS
SOLID:
- BLACK
- WHITE
- AGED WHITE
- RED
- FIESTA RED
- CANDY APPLE RED
- LAKE PLACID BLUE
- SONIC BLUE
- SEAFOAM GREEN
- SHORELINE GOLD
- VINTAGE SILVER
- CHARCOAL FROST
- OCEAN TURQUOISE
- FLY YELLOW
- ITALIAN SUPERCAR RED
METALLIC:
- GOLD
- SILVER
CANDY:
- RED
- PURPLE
- ORANGE
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- TURQUOISE
- BLUE
- ROYAL BLUE
- BROWN
TRANSPARENT:
- RED
- PURPLE
- FUCHSIA
- ORANGE
- YELLOW
- GREEN
- TURQUOISE
- BLUE
- ROYAL BLUE
- BROWN
- WHITE
- AGED WHITE
BURST:
- 2-TONE SUNBURST
- 3-TONE SUNBURST
- TOBACCO BURST
- HONEY BURST
- CHERRY BURST
- CARIBBEAN SPLASH
- BLUEBURST
- JIMBURST (CANDY OR TRANSPARENT)
METAL FLAKE (SPECIFY COLOR)
PEARL TOP COAT OVER ANY SOLID (SPECIFY PEARL RED, BLUE, GOLD, WHITE)
COLOR SHIFTING PEARL ORANGE-GREEN
SHMEARS AND SPECIAL FINISHES:
- BURNING WATER** (** Available with Faux Matching Headstock)
- BURNING WATER 2K**
- PSYCHEDELIC VOMIT**
- VINTAGE VOMIT**
- FRESH VOMIT**
- ALIEN GUANO**
- BARN YARD FIND**
- ARCTIC MINT SHMEAR
- BLACK SHMEAR**
- BLACK AND BLUE SHMEAR**
- BLUE SHMEAR**
- BLUEBERRY SHMEAR
- CARAMEL CAPPUCCINO SHMEAR
- CARIBBEAN SHMEAR
- CHAMELEON SHMEAR
- CHERRY RED SHMEAR**
- FIRE SHMEAR**
- GREEN SHMEAR**
- HAZMAT SHMEAR
- YELLOW SHMEAR
- MALIBU BEACH SHMEAR
- ORANGE SHMEAR**
- PURPLE SHMEAR**
- RASTA SHMEAR
- RED SHMEAR**
- TUCKERBERRY SHMEAR
- WINE-OU SHMEAR**
- WHITE SHMEAR
- JIMBURST OVER CHERRY RED SHMEAR
- TINT OVER SHMEAR (SPECIFY, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)
PLEASE NOTE: This page is intended to assist in ordering an instrument to be built specifically to your personal requirements. This is NOT to order an existing instrument from inventory for immediate delivery. Delivery times will vary. Please contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
